PIZZA POPS – PIZZA ON A STICK!

Presenting “Pizza Pops” – the lovechild of Pizza and lollipops or Pizza on a stick! Pardon the “cheesy” magician way of introducing this recipe guys. It is just that I have always wanted to stand in front of a curtain and say “Ta-Da!”. Just a fantasy of mine if you will 😀

Speaking of magicians and wizards, I really wish I had a wand. Oh ya! I have a souvenir wand from the Wizarding world of Harry Potter but I am currently wishing for a wand that actually works… So, if you have one of those, I am not asking for it. Back to why I want a wand. As much as I love creating recipes, taking pictures and sharing them, I abhor the cleaning that it entails. Don’t get me wrong. I do not mean the cooking utensils. I mean the dishes I use to photograph, the entire set up including the background, putting the props back in place. I had absolutely no idea that making food look appetizing involved so much work. I always followed the, “I am hungry”, I want to eat motto in life! 😀 Not that I am going to stop sharing recipes, I just had to express it, you know?

This recipe is quite simple almost no cook I could say. All it involves is baking and the oven does that for you. I like this idea of having a pizza on a stick because it forces adults to limit their portion and encourages kids to eat more – PURRFECT! Wouldn’t you say?

Instead of using marinara sauce in the recipe, you could use some pureed tomatoes and sprinkle on some garlic salt and Italian seasoning. This will replicate the taste of marinara without the guilt of using store bought I-do-not-know-what-is-in-it marinara sauce.

You can also make them ahead and freeze them for an upcoming party or just a rainy-day snack. Please check for instructions in the “My Take” section.

Freeze the pizza pops for later use. Before brushing with egg wash, place the pizza pastry pops in a single row in the freezer. After about an hour, place all of them in a bag and seal them. You might have to bake for longer if using directly from the freezer.

Sure you can do that. They’ll offer better grip for kids 🙂 Just make sure you soak them in water for about 30 min (until they are completely wet) before you put them in the oven so that they can take the high temperatures without burning.